Werner Enterprises Named 2017 Green Supply Chain Partner


OMAHA, Neb., June 27, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, is honored to announce its recognition as a 2017 Green Supply Chain Partner by Inbound Logistics magazine.

Werner was recognized as an organization that focuses on sustainability and is profiled in a special G75 issue of Inbound Logistics, featuring the 75 leading honorees for green supply chain management and logistics partners.

“Recognition as a Green Supply Chain Partner is not only an honor, but also a positive indication that our initiatives continue to align with our conservation goals,” said President and Chief Executive Officer Derek Leathers.

Since 2007, Werner has proudly made significant contributions toward a cleaner, more energy-efficient environment by conserving more than 180 million gallons of fuel and reducing its carbon footprint by more than two million tons.

Werner Enterprises, Inc. was founded in 1956 and is a premier transportation and logistics company, with coverage throughout North America, Asia, Europe, South America, Africa and Australia. Werner maintains its global headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska, and maintains offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China and Australia. Werner is among the five largest truckload carriers in the United States, with a diversified portfolio of transportation services that includes dedicated van, temperature-controlled and flatbed; medium-to-long-haul, regional and local van; and expedited services. The Werner Logistics portfolio includes freight management, truck brokerage, intermodal, final mile and international services. International services are provided through Werner’s domestic and global subsidiary companies and include ocean, air and ground transportation; freight forwarding, and customs brokerage.

Werner Enterprises, Inc.’s common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select MarketSM under the symbol “WERN”. For further information about Werner, visit the company’s website at www.werner.com.


            

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